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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
4
Local notes report Campmeeting through Sunday with various residents visiting relatives and events around Brimfield. Mentions Arber's sales, Maple City Soap, social visits, rural routes, town improvements, and upcoming gatherings at Oak Hill camp.
Brimfield hosts the thirteenth Old Settlers event on August 21 at 4 am with Mayor Cady opening the box of keys and a ceremony atop the new bell tower. The police will escort the main key to the prettiest girl in Peoria County as a salute rings from the fire bell. Freeman and Co. promotes carriages, hardware, stoves, and more to ease embarrassments, while the town plans a school yard gathering if weather allows, or a Freeman’s visit to showcase Majestic Steel Ranges to settle the day.
Local fraternal orders and church group announce regular meetings at various halls. Ed. of P. and Brimfield units detail schedules for M W A Hall, Grat Tuesday, alternate Mondays and Wednesdays, with officers named and visiting brethren welcomed. Methodist church group meets first Thursday afternoon with officers listed.
Burlington Route announces July and August tourist sleeper runs Chicago to Denver with $250 round trip, plus $25 excursion rates on selected dates. Special excursion rates to Colorado Utah Wyoming North and South Dakota Washington Oregon and Pacific coast. Homeseekers excursions on 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. Low summer fares to Colorado and Black Hills plus free color handbook of Colorado hotels prices hunting and fishing.
Local ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures colds and prevents pneumonia. Testimonial from C Upger of Champaign Illinois describes a year long hacking cough and relief after one bottle. Wm. Robinson & Co. markets the product to residents seeking relief from respiratory ailments.
Mrs. W E Sramsbury of Brimfield announces readiness to perform all types of carpet weaving quickly. She states all colors of warp are on hand and extends courteous service to customers seeking efficient work.
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